Coal Mine Safety Research Center, Kyushu

The center was established jointly by the Japanese Govermment and local mining associations in May 1915. In more than 80 years since its establishment the center has been mainly concerned with mine safety, and the results of its work have contributed not only to the coal industry but also to other industrial fields.

An experimental coal mine, the only one in Japan, was developed in 1953. The mine in used to test laboratory date in a simulated full-scale environment. many of the results of these tests have subsequently been incorporated into official regulations, such as safety regulations for explosives and blasting, the use as standard equipment of hanging water barrier for the prevention of coal-dust explosion propagation, and the water spray zone to inhabit the spread of fires.

The center plans to develop new systems for the extinguishing of mine fires in the early stage. Underground communication systems have also been developed.

Work on the prevention of coal-dust explosions and mine fires is being done in cooperation of with the People's Republic of China.

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Coal Mine Safety Research Center, Hokkaido

Coal Mine Safety Research Center, Kyushu